The phrase "distorting lens" refers to a lens that changes or alters the appearance or perception of something. It can make things look different or not as they truly are. Full definition
Unless Mark Carney can swiftly and convincingly demonstrate that he responded to those Liberals» overtures with a quick and unequivocal refusal, we shouldn't be surprised if non-Liberals start looking through his recent speeches through the corrosive, distorted lens of partisan politics. (macleans.ca)
This bizarrely distorted lens is reserved for use only on myself. (jillianlauren.com)
«Horror» utilizes distorted lenses and stark B&W stock to create an alienated take on 1950s monster movies in the story of a sex researcher who becomes a deformed, disease ridden monster after he distills and, accidentally, ingests the essence of the human sex drive. (seanax.com)